1 Kings 3:9-12
3:9 So give your servant a discerning mind
so he can make judicial decisions for
your people and distinguish right from wrong.
Otherwise
no one is able
to make judicial decisions for
this great nation of yours.”
3:10 The Lord
was pleased that Solomon made this request.
3:11 God said to him, “Because you asked for the ability to make wise judicial decisions, and not for long life, or riches, or vengeance on your enemies,
3:12 I
grant your request,
and give
you a wise and discerning mind
superior to that of anyone who has preceded or will succeed you.
1 Kings 3:2
3:2 Now the people were offering sacrifices at the high places,
because in those days a temple had not yet been built to honor the
Lord.
1 Kings 1:10
1:10 But he did not invite Nathan the prophet, Benaiah, the elite warriors,
or his brother Solomon.
Psalms 72:1
Psalm 72
For Solomon.
72:1 O God, grant the king the ability to make just decisions!
Grant the king’s son the ability to make fair decisions!
Proverbs 2:6-7
2:6 For the Lord gives wisdom,
and from his mouth comes knowledge and understanding.
2:7 He stores up effective counsel for the upright,
and is like a shield for those who live with integrity,
Luke 21:15
21:15 For I will give you the words
along with the wisdom
that none of your adversaries will be able to withstand or contradict.
James 1:5
1:5 But if anyone is deficient in wisdom, he should ask God, who gives to all generously and without reprimand, and it will be given to him.